Tewksbury police bust Lowell man for drugs, false documents

Thursday

Aug 9, 2018 at 9:07 AM

A Lowell man is facing a number of charges after his arrest by Tewksbury police Aug. 7, following an investigation.

Richard Guaroa Arias-Santana, 47, of 9 Monmouth St. Lawrence, was charged with four counts of possession of a Class E substance, possession of false driver’s license, a warrant for a false application for a driver’s license and a warrant of removal pending with ICE.

Tewksbury officers, while conducting an investigation of a person at 2 Main St., learned that Arias-Santana had given officers a false Massachusetts driver’s license. Upon further investigation, he was found to have the outstanding warrants, along with the illegal possession of a Class E substance.

Arias-Santana was arraigned at Lowell District Court on Aug. 7.

Tewksbury police urges citizens who suspect criminal activity to call the Dispatch Center at 978-851-7373. To remain anonymous, call the Tip Line at 978-851-0175 or email